Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging

Today, I've watched the film 'Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging', chosen as a possible companion film to the novel my classes have recently studied, 'Looking for Alibrandi'. The film is a lot of fun and definitely has many similarities to the novel.

The opening scene, where the main character, Georgia, is dressed as a massive stuffed olive for a fancy dress party, sets the scene for the key themes of the film - the search for self-identity, parent/teen tension and the importance of loyal friends. The film moves onto a fascination with snogging (ie. kissing) and the 10 stage list devised by Georgia and her friend. Question - can anyone help? Did they ever actually say what the 8th, 9th and 10th stages were? Of course, the plot moves onto real life opportunities to practise the art of 'snogging', but I won't spoil it for you.

The 'Angus' in the film title refers to the family cat and that cat is something else! It is the most long-suffering animal I have ever seen and it plays a pivotal, although not hugely willing, role in the development of the plot.

Which brings me to the 'thongs' - without going into any further detail, suffice to say that they are not the kind worn on one's feet!

This is a terrific film and with a PG rating, a rare beast. While there are many teen films around today, most cross into the territory which attracts an M or even MA rating, whereas 'Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging' deals with serious teen issues in a less 'in your face' manner, making me perfectly comfortable for my 12-year-old daughter to view it.

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